The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) held the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards, a glamorous event that celebrated the creative forces shaping the fashion world today. This annual celebration of self-expression and innovation in the fashion industry took place at the American Museum of Natural History in Los Angeles, and it was a star-studded gala attended by fashion enthusiasts from all walks of life.
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The event was opened by CFDA Chairman Thom Browne, who delivered a speech, and hosted by the Academy Award-winning actress, Anne Hathaway. The night was to acknowledge those who have made contributions to the world of fashion.
List of the winners of the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards:
- American Menswear Designer of the Year: Willy Chavarria
- American Accessory Designer of the Year: Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen for The Row
- American Emerging Designer of the Year: Rachel Scott for Diotima
- American Womenswear Designer of the Year: Catherine Holstein for Khaite
- Fashion Icon: Serena Williams
- Innovation Award presented by Amazon Fashion: Goop
- Board of Director’s Tribute: Vera Wang
- Founder’s Award: Domenico De Sole, in honor of Eleanor Lambert
- Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award: Maria Cornejo
- Media Award: Alina Cho, in honor of Eugenia Sheppard
- Environmental Sustainability Award: Mara Hoffman
- International Designer of the Year: Jonathan Anderson for J.W. Anderson and Loewe.
The CFDA Fashion Awards brought together A-list celebrities, fashion elites, and industry insiders to celebrate American fashion, creativity, diversity, and inclusion.
It was an event where both established and emerging designers were recognized for their contributions to the fashion world.
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Fashion Icon award to Serena Williams, which was presented to her by her friend Kim Kardashian.
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Williams, who wore a custom Thom Browne outfit for the occasion, expressed her journey in fashion, which included reimagining traditional tennis outfits and pushing boundaries with her unique style. She said the power of fashion in her life, not only as an athlete but as a personal experience.
Anne Hathaway, who took on the role of host for the evening, made a bold fashion statement by opting for a Ralph Lauren denim outfit with diamond jewelry.
Her red carpet look featured a strapless denim corset top paired with a floor-sweeping denim skirt, which had a watercolor-like effect in shades of blue.
The outfit was accentuated with a diamond necklace, studded bracelet, and statement rings. Hathaway’s fashion choices have been daring and experimental, capturing attention and setting her apart in the world of fashion.
The CFDA Fashion Award winners represented a diverse range of talents and styles in the fashion industry. Catherine Holstein, the winner of the American Womenswear Designer of the Year award, has been recognized for her work at Khaite for the second consecutive year.
Willy Chavarria, the American Menswear Designer of the Year, expressed his passion for designing to uplift people.
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, renowned for their fashion brand The Row, received the American Accessory Designer of the Year award.
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Rachel Scott, the American Emerging Designer of the Year, was honored for her work with Diotima. Goop, the lifestyle brand founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, received the Innovation Award presented by Amazon Fashion.
Vera Wang was awarded the Board of Director’s Tribute for her work in bridal fashion. She has been recognized as a disrupter, trailblazer, and visionary in the industry.
Domenico De Sole received the Founder’s Award, and Maria Cornejo was honored with the Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award.
Alina Cho received the Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard for her contributions to fashion journalism.
Mara Hoffman was presented with the Environmental Sustainability Award for her commitment to sustainable practices in the fashion industry.
Jonathan Anderson, known for his designs for J.W. Anderson and Loewe, was named the International Designer of the Year. His work has been praised for creating a fashion utopia for craft lovers.
The CFDA Fashion Awards also paid tribute to the intersection of fashion and culture, with a special focus on womenswear, menswear, accessories, and emerging talent.
The event brought together the fashion industry’s voices and celebrated the power of fashion as a form of self-expression.
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